James D. M. Beebe

James Dean Monroe Beebe (August 1, 1827 – September 18, 1917) was a 19th-century American Sandy Hook Pilot. He is known for being the oldest Sandy Hook-New Jersey pilot, serving for 55 years as a Sandy Hook pilot. He is a direct descendant of President James Monroe[1][2]

James D. M. Beebe
James D. M. Beebe
Born(1827-08-01)August 1, 1827
New York City, US
DiedSeptember 18, 1917(1917-09-18) (aged 90)
Brooklyn, New York, US
Occupationharbor pilot
Spouse(s)Elizabeth J. Sweeney
Children4

Career

Beebe was born in New York City on August 1, 1827. He moved to Brooklyn in 1848 and was licensed as a pilot in 1850. He was a part-owner of the pilot boat David T. Leahy, that was the subject of the launch on September 4, 1890, witnessed by fifteen hundred people at the shipyards of C & R Poillon.[3]

Beebe followed in his father's footsteps serving as a Sandy Hook pilot for fifty-five years. Beebe had four children. His son, Charles O. Beebe was also a member of the Sandy Hook Pilot Association, this making the family name associated with Maritime pilots for 100 years.[4] It was reported that Beebe organized the New Jersey-Sandy Hook Pilots' Association.[4] He retired from the Sandy Hook service in 1907.[1]

Theophilus Beebe
Son of Theophilus Beebe III (1800-1867).

His father, Theophilus Beebe was licensed as a pilot in 1837 and was one of the first New Jersey pilots. Other Beebes in the service were George W. Beebe and Franklin B. Beebe.[5] Theophilus died of heart disease on January 9, 1867 in Jersey City, New Jersey.[6]

Death

Beebe died on September 18, 1917 at the age of 90 in Brooklyn, New York. He was one of its oldest Brooklyn citizens at the time of his death. He was buried at the Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn.[1]

See also

References
  1. "James D. M. Beebe Dies, One of Oldest Brooklynites and Veteran Pilot". The Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, New York. 1917-09-17. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  2. Allen, Edward L. (1922). Pilot Lore; From Sail to Steam, and Historical Sketches of the Various Interests Identified With the Development of the World's Greatest Port. The United New York and New Jersey Sandy Hook Pilots Benevolent Associations.
  3. "A Model Pilotbat The Successul Launching of the David T. Leahy". New York Times. 1890-09-04. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  4. "Capt. Beebe, Noted Pilot, Dead at 92". Asbury Park Press. Asbury Park, New Jersey. 1917-09-20. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  5. Levick, M. B. (1923-08-12). "Honorable Company of Pilots, The Picked Men That Bring the Big Ships Up the Bay". The New York Times. Retrieved 2020-08-06.
  6. "Deaths". Brooklyn Daily Eagle. Brooklyn, NY, US. 1867-01-11. Retrieved 2020-08-11.
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